Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their vibrant team. In this full-time role, you will support the kitchen in delivering exceptional food service, ensuring high standards of preparation and presentation. This position offers a friendly work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development within the hospitality sector. If you're passionate about food and eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hard-working and organized with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the menu.
• Ensure food is presented to high standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in food preparation and uphold hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Basic food safety knowledge

Job description

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Our client is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support their kitchen team in delivering high-quality food service. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the menu
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to high standards
• Assist in food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as required
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are upheld at all times
• Receive and store deliveries correctly
• Support the team in setting up and closing down the kitchen each day
• Perform other duties as needed to assist kitchen operations
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials when needed
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus but not essential – training will be provided
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and occasionally evening
• A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene (training can be provided)

The restaurant will be open 7 days a week from 9am – 6pm. Our client is open to conversations around flexible shift patterns to suit both your needs and their business.

• Competitive salary based on experience and tips
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Training and development opportunities

Our client offers competitive pay based on experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth across their group of sites and venues. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and have the skills necessary to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you.